NQS1 – Educational Program and Practice Policy

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Key Happy Hive policies in this area cover the following topics:
  • The educational program enhances each child’s learning and development.
  • Educators will provide children with an inquiry-orientated and play-based educational program that is child-centred and built on the knowledge educators have on individual and groups of children. Information may include knowledge of children’s understandings, development, skills, strengths, ideas, culture, abilities and interests. This educational program will be aligned with an approved learning framework identified by ACECQA.
  • Educators facilitate and extend each child’s learning and development.
  • Educators use a variety of evidence-informed practices through their interactions with children to facilitate and lead learning. These practices are planned and purposeful and, where required, responsive and inclusive to children’s emerging interests.
  • Educators take a planned and reflective approach to implementing the program for each child.
  • Educators will engage in ongoing critical reflection that fosters learning, reflection and planning for continuous improvement of the educational program on offer to children. They work in partnership with families recognising the important role they play in their children’s lives.
  • Educators will ensure that the educational program and documentation on children is made visible to families.